The NFL and NFLPA weighed in Thursday with their feelings on the current state of racism and social injustice in the United States.
The league and players’ group released a statement saying they “share the anger and frustration, most recently as a result of the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Statement from the @NFL and @NFLPA. pic.twitter.com/s2SnTUJ9lH
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) August 27, 2020
This came on a day when multiple teams called off practices:
The Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans all canceled their practices, while the Arizona Cardinals, who were not scheduled to practice Thursday, announced they would not hold team activities. NFL Network’s James Palmer reported the Denver Broncos decided not to practice following a meeting that lasted over two hours.
The Los Angeles Chargers canceled their scrimmage at SoFi Stadium, where the venue’s oculus video board posted a recent quote from Blake’s sister, Letetra Widman: “I’m not sad. I don’t want your pity. I want change.”
ENOUGH. pic.twitter.com/RdVAbUoL74
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) August 27, 2020
